Overview
The CaseIH MX305 Magnum is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 2006 and 2007, powered by a CNH 8.9L 6-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine rated at 304 hp. This four-wheel-drive machine features a 118.3-inch wheelbase and is equipped with a Pressure Flow Compensating hydraulic system and a Type III rear hitch with a 15,970 lb lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Data:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1913, the unit recorded a maximum PTO power of 299.70 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 20,366 lbs at a fuel consumption rate of 17.0 gal/hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor is listed with multiple powershift transmission options including 18-speed, 19-speed overdrive, and 23-speed creeper configurations to manage its 1938 lb-ft of engine torque.
Weight and Capacity Specifications:
The machine has a documented operating weight of 21,585 lbs that can be ballasted to 33,415 lbs, supported by a 180-gallon fuel tank and a 45.5-gallon hydraulic system.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CNH 8.9L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.689 inches (114 x 145 mm) |
| Compression | 17.6:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Description | CNH / intercooled turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 540 ci (8.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Power | 304 hp (226.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 1938 lb-ft (2627.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 220.34 hp (164.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 255 hp (190.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 299.70 hp (223.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse / 19 forward and 4 reverse / 23 forward and 6 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Powershift / Powershift - overdrive / Creeper |
| Transmission type | 18-speed / 19-speed / 23-speed |
| Transmission type | 18-speed / 19-speed / 23-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Description | Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 180 gal (681.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 45.5 gal (172.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 45.5 gal (172.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 38.6 gpm (146.1 lpm) |
| Type | PFC |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 15.970 lbs (7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 150 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 33,415 lbs (15157 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height | 128.5 inches (326 cm) |
| Operating weight | 21,585 lbs (9790 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| Weight | 21,585 lbs (9790 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1913
| Description | Diesel 19/4 4WDOctober 24 - November 14, 2007Link: OCED Tractor Test 1913 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 6 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 17.0 gal/hour (64.3 l/hour) / 15.6 gal/hour (59.0 l/hour) / 16.9 gal/hour (64.0 l/hour) / 15.6 gal/hour (59.0 l/hour) |
| Max power | 299.70 hp (223.5 kW) / 220.34 hp (164.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 20366 lbs (9238 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 256.66 hp (191.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 299.7 hp (223.5 kW) |